Academic Openings
Research Manager with Professor Leena Kinger Hans and Professor Sarang Deo
Overview
Project: Understanding mission motivation in ASHA workers
Duration: 1 year
Base location: Patna (possibility of relocation to Hyderabad 2nd half of the year)
Positions: 2
Principal Investigators: Prof. Leena Kinger Hans, Prof. Sarang Deo
Project Description
Using an RCT design, this study aims to enhance the effectiveness of Community Health Workers (ASHAs in India) through a 'mission-engagement' intervention. The project comprises the following components:
- Pilot phase – testing surveys and workshops – September 2024
- Baseline surveys for 800 ASHAs and households - October-November 2024
- Workshop intervention period - December-March 2024
- Endline surveys - March-April 2025
- Follow up surveys, data analysis and preparation of relevant research outputs – May-September 2025
Roles and Responsibilities
Supervising core research activities
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30% |
Field operations
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25% |
Project management
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20% |
Stakeholder management: Manage relationships with funding organizations, partner institutions and other stakeholders to coordinate and fulfil project outcomes | 15% |
Serve as the primary contributor to written products like progress reports, research reports, briefings, blogs, grant reports and other key documents |
10% |
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in relevant field such as economics or public policy/administration. Significant coursework in economics is highly preferred
- Proficiency in English and Hindi
- 1-3 years of experience in managing field research projects or working as a research associate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Proven analytical skills and knowledge of common statistics software packages (e.g. STATA, R)
- Familiarity with randomized control trials
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and propose solutions in a timely manner with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
- Willingness to visit research project sites as necessary
Indian School of Business
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